TED Talks
TED: A different understanding of American patriotism | Deval Patrick
American democracy cannot be great until it is good, says lawyer, Harvard professor and former governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick. A self-identified patriot, Patrick stands behind the fundamental values and civic ideals that he...
SciShow
Football Disease, Moon Base Dreams, and the Deepest Vents Ever!
Hank breaks the news to you about your brain on football, the reality behind the latest moon-base plan, and an epic win -- and fail -- in the animal kingdom.
Wonderscape
Paul Revere: Life During and After the Revolutionary War
This video examines Paul Revere’s contributions during and after the Revolutionary War. From his efforts in printing money and supplying ammunition to his post-war ventures in hardware, bell-making, and copper production, Revere played a...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Delve into the Second Amendment, which grants citizens the right to bear arms. Understand the historical context that influenced the Founding Fathers to include this right, reflecting on the colonial era's militia system and the measures...
Curated Video
The Regulars Are Coming
Dr. Forrester discusses the ride of Paul Revere and others at the dawn of the American Revolution.
Curated Video
Dishonor: Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.
One Minute History
022 2nd Amendment - One Minute History
1776 - American patriots armed themselves and win their independence. After the Constitution was signed, the government was given the power to arm the patriots. That made some people nervous. The 2nd Amendment was born. “A well regulated...
WYPR
Debate: Should Athletes Be Considered Role Models?
A role model is a person who can be imitated by younger people, and have an impact on their behavior, choices, and values. Sports stars have been looked up to as role models, however some such as Charles Barkley, a retired professional...
Makematic
The Horn Work
It struck fear into the hearts of the British – rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long. The most terrifying object in US history – the Horn Work!
One Minute History
2nd Amendment - United States Government - One Minute History
The history behind the 2nd Amendment and how it affects Americans today
Mazz Media
Road to Revolution: Historic Boston
In "Historic Boston" students discover how events in that city set the colonies on the road to revolution and independence. Paul Revere never really did proclaim "The British are coming, the British are coming!" Students find out what he...
Makematic
The Case Shot
Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.
Rachel's English
Super Bowl 2012 - How to Pronounce CHILI! -- American English
Getting ready for the Super Bowl party! I went to two parties that served chili. It was great! Learn how to pronounce chili, and take a look at some idioms like 'to bring something to the table' and 'I'm good.'
Curated Video
Language of the Revolution
Did you know that hipsters were a thing back in the 18th century and were known as Macaroni? Our ancestors liked to get creative with language: especially in the world of politics.
Mr. Beat
Boston and Philadelphia Compared
Boston and Philadelphia. Or...Beantown and The City of Brotherly Love. Two major east coast cities in the United States, both part of the Northeast Megalopolis (echo) (mwhahahahahaha) a part of the country that contains more than 17...
Religion for Breakfast
The Cold War Origins of "In God We Trust"
The motto of the United States is: "In God We Trust." But the motto is a relatively recent invention, dating back to the 1950s. Why did the U.S. institute this motto, and what does it tell us about American identity and religion?
Curated Video
The First Allies of the Revolution
The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?
Weird History
The Real Beauty And The Beast
It’s a tale as old as time – or, at least as old as the 1500s. But the real couple that inspired Beauty and the Beast lived a tragic life. The real life Beauty and the Beast were Catherine and Petrus Gonsalvus, and they were treated like...
Mr. Beat
Paul Revere Was Overrated
Mr. Beat and MrBettsClass team up to tell the true story of Paul Revere. According to Mr. Beat, Paul Revere was definitely overrated, and most of us only know about him because of a poem written decades after his death
Getty Images
13th Annual ESPY Awards Arrivals
Rosevelt Colvin on the significance of the ESPY award, on getting ready for the event, on wanting to meet Leon Spinks and Sugar Ray Leonard, on the Patriots being up for a couple of awards, and on the message he wants to send to his fans...
Getty Images
Jamestown Reenactment
Jamestown Colonial Reenactment / Monument to Captain John Smith / Thomas Jefferson Home Monticello / Jamestown Reenactment on May 13, 1975 in Jamestown, Virginia (Footage by Getty Images)
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French patriots wait for the beheading of Marie Antoinette.
French patriots wait for the beheading of Marie Antoinette.
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Premiere of 'The Patriot'
Alan Cumming at the Premiere of 'The Patriot' on June 27, 2000. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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Premiere of 'The Patriot'
Peter Horton at the Premiere of 'The Patriot' on June 27, 2000. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)